Outrage as County Ouster Case Sparks Mock Battle
A tense court scene features ex Mayor R C Thompson leading five citizens in seeking the removal of Sheriff D B Henderson. Judge J H Williams and lawyers argue over the scope of the willful misconduct statute as ceremonial “battles” and preliminary skirmishes unfold.
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R. Co. Thompson
Alfred Longley
Re J. Wenner
J. H. Williams
Gherif D. B. Henderson
Longley
Wenner
Williams
Mr. eWenner
Wrangley
Tenunty
Higuor
Langler
George D. Herris
Fred QO. Parrish
Silk Pajamas Alibi of Thieves Plea of Sleep Walking
New York December 31 Silk pajama alibis used to support a sleep walking disguise. H B Shelley and M J Gray, described as a soldier actor and lecturer, faced court charged with robbing guests at leading hotels. Detectives said the sleepwear aided a planned plunder as the pair feigned sleep walking. They were held on two pounds bonds each.
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New York
H. B. Shelley
M. J. Gray
Shelley
Gray
Organized Labor Seeks City Representation in Spring Election
Organized laborists in Waterloo plan to push for labor representation in the spring mayoral election. A five member subcommittee will interview prospective candidates, aiming for three council seats and one or two administrative posts. If interviews fail, a labor ticket may run, open to nonunion Fairness in labor attitudes preferred. The joint committee reports to the Central Labor Union next week for final action.
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Jabor
Waterloo
Central Labor Union
Joint Legislative Committee
World’s Great Need Is Dedicated Lives to Service of God
John R. Mott, head of the Student Volunteer Movement, urged at Des Moines the world needs leadership from college students. He said thousands from America, Canada, and other nations attend the first international convention in six years, calling for a great uprising of men and women to become ministers, missionaries, prophets and apostles in a rebuilding after World War I. He warned of 23 wars ongoing and emphasized depletion of European universities increases responsibility for American and Canadian students.
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Des Moines
John R., Mott
Student Volunteer Movement For Foreign Missions
Dr. Mott
Europe
Big Firms in East Sell Food and Garb to Aid Workers
Pittsburgh reports several large manufacturers selling food and clothing at cost to employees to counter rising prices. One company ships ham and bacon directly from packer to mill at cost plus transport. Others supply canned goods, overcoats, shoes, and even children’s footwear through company stores. A store rents groceries and uses company credit, reaching about $2,000 daily sales. A tailor shop for men’s wear is planned, with women’s apparel to follow, benefiting many of the 20,000 workers. High rents remain a hardship as worker housing is scarce and the Lilian government plans electrification of 6,000 kilometers of railways from waterfalls.
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Pittsburgh
Paris Versailles ratifications set for January 6 at Quai dOrsay
Reports from Paris indicate ratifications of the Versailles treaty will occur January 6 at the Quai dOrsay under a pact between Baron von Leisner head of the German delegation and Paul Dutasta secretary of the peace conference. The United Christian missionary society proposes a 31 million dollar budget for its role in the inter church world movement. Frank Pixley San Diego obituary noted. Washington says Wilson not invited to first League of Nations council gathering. wood alcohol restrictions to be proposed by the Internal Revenue Bureau. Atlantic fleet to sail January 8 for Guantanamo Bay after four months of maneuvers and drills in southern waters.
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Paris
Quai D’orsay
Baron von Leisner
Paul Dutasta
Cone St. Oats
United Christian Nessionary Society
San Diego
Frank Pixley
Washington, D. C.z
Wilson
Council of the League of Nations
State Department
Washington
DB. C
Congress
Ropey
Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington, DC. C
Atlantic Fleet
Guantanamo, Bay
Kinckley To Be Launched As 24th 1919 Ship
The 7,500 ton steel cargo steamer Kinckley is scheduled to start water at Shatters Island yard this afternoon. It will be the twenty fourth ship launched by Standard Shipbuilding Co for the United States Shipping Board during 1919.
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New York
Kinckley
Shatters Island
Standard Shipbuilding Co
United States Shipping Board
Pershing Calls for Universal Military Training in Nation
General Pershing urged universal military training as a path to better citizenship during a Lincoln Rotary Club speech in Lincoln Nebraska He proposed six months to a year of training for youths to strengthen morality patriotism and physical health He also urged English education for aliens and conversion of aliens to American citizenship within five years and praised farmers for wartime contributions while advocating road improvements and a Nebraska role in promoting training.
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Lincoln
Gen. Pershing
Lincoln Rotary Club
Coe
Pershing
Small Roof Fires Reported by City Fire Department
Three minor roof fires caused only inhebit losses within the past 24 hours. Disturbances occurred at 1616 Fourth Street West, 417 Miles Street, and 410 Ninth Street. No injuries or major damages reported amid these brief incidents.
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Fourth Street
Miles Street
Ninth Street
Glick joins Selznick staff leaves Waterloo drama league
Carl Glick, longtime Waterloo Community Drama League director, accepts a position on Selznick Pictures scenario staff in New York City and resigns from the local league. He plans to speak at colleges about the league’s achievements and notes renewed activity after a recent pause due to coal shortages.
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Carl Glick
Selznick Pictures’ Corporation
New York City
Waterloo Community Drama League
A. Be, Haswell
New York
Waterloo ‘League
A Little Theatre Magazine
Social Drama League
Waterloo
Glick
DeWOLF G A R VETERAN DIES AT REINBECK PIONEER OF GRUNDY
W W DeWolf of Reinbeck and pioneer of Grundy county died at St Francis hospital after a two week illness aged 40. He was father of Sherman W DeWolf former state senator and had lived with his son in Reinbeck for several years. He was born at Hel.
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Susan Askerly
Albion
Iliin
Iowa
Reinbeck
NeWolt
W.W. DeWolf
Grundy County
Sherman W.dewolf
St. Francis Hospital
Gas Engine Team to Clash with Orange Quintet Friday
The Waterloo Gas Engine Company basketball team meets the Orange township quintet Friday evening in East High gym. Both teams showcase factory players who are former city league high school performers. Cornell ref T Kepler has been secured to referee the game.
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Waterloo Gas. Engine, Company
Orange
East High
The
Factory
T. Kepler
Cornell
Carrier Boy Receives $2.50 Gold Coin on Christmas Night
A carrier boy recounts finding a $2.50 gold coin among pennies on Christmas night. He describes elation upon discovering the gift, while the original giver vanished into the crowd likely boarding a train. The boy wrapped the coin in paper and celebrated his lucky find.
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Carrier Boy
Women to Serve Get-Together Dinner in Waterloo
The women of Central Christian Church will serve the Greater Waterloo association get-together dinner at K of P hall Monday. Hunisinger's orchestra will provide music. Kiester chairs the dinner committee as reservations indicate a large turnout for the association's first social event. In municipal court verdicts, Forum taxi line wins $3500 against Yellowhood taxi line and D. T. O'Brien. $500 to plaintiff for $960 in damages from a Sept. 10 collision. P. H. Frank represented the plaintiff.
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Central Christian, Church
Greater Waterloo Association
Forum Taxi Line
Yellowhood Taxi Line
D. T. O'Brien
P. H. Frank
Marital Woes and Blunt Claims Hit Two Couples
Glenn Stone and Gertrude Simons Lawler wed January 7 1919. They separated in November with Stone alleging lack of home making and her association with other men. Maude Garton married July 3 1916 to Lester Garton seeks divorce custody of a 2 1/2 year old daughter, $100 fault money and $75 monthly alimony, alleging cruel treatment.
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Glenn Stone
Gertrude Simons
Lawler
Maude Garton
Lester Garton
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Bronson Insurance Agency
United’ States
Motion Picture CO
Drama League
W. W. Dewolf
Grundy
the Courier
China
Nujol Laboratories
Standard of Co
Aurite
New Jersey
Walker D. Hines
Railroad
Association of Railways Executives
Railrad
Association of Rutleay Executives
Broadway
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